Transfers
Player buying / selling / loan deals.
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Mudryk ankle injury leaves Spurs paying for a player who cannot help De Zerbi's winless start
Mykhailo Mudryk has sustained an ankle injury in training just one match into his Tottenham loan from Chelsea, ruling him out for up to two months. The setback compounds a miserable opening to Roberto De Zerbi's first full season, with Spurs winless and goalless after three Premier League games.
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Real Madrid weigh Mac Allister swap with Camavinga as Atlético circle and City eye Alvarez return
Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister and considering a swap involving Eduardo Camavinga, while Atlético Madrid are said to be ready to rival them. Separately, Manchester City have held talks with Barcelona over Erling Haaland and are exploring a reunion with Julián Alvarez.
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Mount backs Man United's £155m midfield overhaul despite his own fight for minutes
Mason Mount has publicly welcomed Manchester United's summer signing of Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba, calling the increased competition a 'must-have' — even as the 27-year-old is yet to make a single appearance this season.
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Wales props Francis and Smith reunite at Sale with one eye on the 2027 World Cup
Tomas Francis and Nicky Smith have both joined Sale Sharks this summer, reuniting after two seasons together at the Ospreys. The Wales props see the Premiership club as the ideal platform to push for World Cup selection in 2027.
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Lineker warns Arsenal lack the superstar to win Champions League as Rodri joins Barcelona
Gary Lineker believes Arsenal's absence of a genuine superstar could cost them in the Champions League, and says Barcelona — strengthened by Rodri's £65m arrival from Manchester City — could be their most dangerous rivals in Europe.
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Balde benched for every Barcelona game as Man United's failed loan bid fades from view
Alejandro Balde has not featured in a single minute for Barcelona this season, sitting unused on the bench in all competitions after Manchester United's summer loan approach collapsed. Manager Hansi Flick has started Joao Cancelo at left-back ahead of the 22-year-old Spaniard.
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Makhachev gives 90% chance undefeated Usman Nurmagomedov signs with UFC
Islam Makhachev says there is a 90% chance his teammate Usman Nurmagomedov will join the UFC after the undefeated lightweight completed his PFL contract with a knockout win over Archie Colgan.
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Pochettino demands Chelsea be stripped of 2017 Premier League title over transfer breaches
Mauricio Pochettino has called for Chelsea to be stripped of the 2016/17 Premier League title after the club admitted making £47m in illegal agent payments, arguing Tottenham were denied a fair contest.
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Jake Paul targets free-agent Michael Page for Most Valuable Promotions after UFC release
Michael 'Venom' Page has left the UFC after completing his six-fight contract, going 5-1 but never securing a finish. Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions is among the organisations pursuing the English welterweight.
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Giggs warns United to keep 15-year-old Gabriel as fan group plans derby protest
Ryan Giggs has urged Manchester United to keep teenage prodigy JJ Gabriel in the first-team setup rather than send him on loan, while supporters' group The 1958 is organising a demonstration before Sunday's Manchester Derby over alleged unjust banning of fans.
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Liverpool eye £130m Rayan release clause as Julian Ward emerges to replace Hughes
Liverpool are monitoring Bournemouth winger Rayan, whose £130m release clause becomes active next summer, as the club also identifies internal candidates to fill the sporting director vacancy left by Richard Hughes.
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Giggs urges Man United to keep 15-year-old Gabriel as fan protest targets derby
Ryan Giggs has called on Manchester United to keep teenage prodigy JJ Gabriel in the first-team environment rather than send him on loan, while supporter group The 1958 plans a peaceful protest ahead of Sunday's Manchester Derby over disputed fan bans.
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Gabriel Jesus reveals Arsenal isolated him in training before Barcelona move was confirmed
Gabriel Jesus has disclosed that Arsenal removed him from group training sessions before his transfer to Barcelona was finalised, contradicting Mikel Arteta's earlier claim that the striker remained an important part of his squad.
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Rapper Soprano Refuses to Invest in OM Out of Loyalty to Marseille
Marseille-born rapper Soprano has ruled out any investment in Olympique de Marseille, arguing that such a move would undermine his legitimacy as a Marseillais, despite owner Frank McCourt opening the club's capital to new shareholders.
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Stam questions Rashford's consistency and says United should have signed Barcola
Former United defender Jaap Stam has cast doubt on whether Marcus Rashford can sustain his early-season form, and argued the club missed an opportunity by not pursuing PSG winger Bradley Barcola, who instead joined Liverpool for £123m.
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Giggs pestered Man City's Elliot Anderson on holiday to join United before £116m move
Ryan Giggs revealed he repeatedly lobbied Elliot Anderson during a chance encounter on a Portuguese golf course this summer, only for the 23-year-old to tell the United legend to leave him alone — before completing a £116m move to Manchester City from Nottingham Forest.
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Alvarez 'suffering' after failed summer exit as Atletico face Liverpool in Champions League
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says Julian Alvarez is 'suffering' following a summer in which the Argentine pushed to leave for Barcelona, with Arsenal also in pursuit. The forward is set to feature as a substitute in Wednesday's Champions League opener at Anfield.
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Gainsborough Trinity report mystery impersonator posing as manager Russ Wilcox to sign players
Seventh-tier Gainsborough Trinity have referred the matter to the FA and Northern Premier League after an unknown individual posed as manager Russ Wilcox, making unauthorised transfer approaches and wage offers to players across non-league football.
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Messi buys Eldense to set up first-ever ownership clash with Ronaldo in LaLiga2
Lionel Messi has agreed to purchase a 100% stake in Spanish second-division side Eldense, setting up a boardroom rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo, who holds a 25% stake in fellow LaLiga2 club Almeria. The two clubs are scheduled to meet on 2 May 2027.
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Bayern shuts down Olise departure rumours and targets contract extension
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has firmly denied any contact with Real Madrid regarding Michael Olise. Under contract until 2029, the French winger is expected to discuss a contract extension by next summer.
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